Top Baby Names of 2024

Discover the most popular names that parents are choosing this year

Every year, millions of parents search for the perfect name—one that feels timeless, meaningful, and just a little bit magical. The most popular names of 2024 reflect our love for tradition, our curiosity for the new, and the stories we want to tell. Dive in to discover which names are capturing hearts this year, and maybe find the one that's meant for your little star.

Popular names are often timeless, connecting generations and cultures.

People with popular names are less likely to have their names misheard or misspelled.

Popular names are often associated with admired figures in history, sports, and pop culture.

Noah

Hebrew - Rest, comfort

Olivia

Latin - Olive tree

Liam

Irish - Strong-willed warrior

Amelia

German - Work, industriousness

Oliver

Latin - Olive tree

Emma

German - Universal, whole

Elijah

Hebrew - My God is Yahweh

Sophia

Greek - Wisdom

Mateo

Spanish,Italian - Gift of God

Charlotte

French - Free woman

Lucas

Latin,Greek - From Lucania; light

Isabella

Hebrew,Spanish - Devoted to God

Levi

Hebrew - Joined, attached

Ava

Latin - Bird

Ezra

Hebrew - Help

Mia

Italian,Scandinavian - Mine; beloved

Asher

Hebrew - Happy, blessed

Ellie

English - Shining light

Leo

Latin - Lion

#10

Luna

Latin - Moon

#10

James

Hebrew - Supplanter

#11

Harper

English - Harp player

#11

Luca

Italian,Greek - Bringer of light

#12

Aurora

Latin - Dawn

#12

Henry

Germanic - Estate ruler

#13

Evelyn

English - Wished for child

#13

Hudson

English - Son of Hugh

#14

Eliana

Hebrew,Greek - God has answered; sun

#14

Ethan

Hebrew - Strong, firm

#15

Aria

Italian,Hebrew - Air; lioness

#15

Muhammad

Arabic - Praiseworthy

#16

Violet

Latin - Purple flower

#16

Maverick

English - Independent, nonconformist

#17

Nova

Latin - New; star that suddenly increases in brightness

#17

Theodore

Greek - Gift of God

#18

Lily

English - Lily flower

#18

Grayson

English - Son of the steward

#19

Camila

Latin,Spanish - Young ceremonial attendant

#19

Daniel

Hebrew - God is my judge

#20

Gianna

Italian - God is gracious

#20

Michael

Hebrew - Who is like God?

#21

Mila

Slavic - Gracious, dear

#21

Jack

English - God is gracious

#22

Sofia

Greek - Wisdom

#22

Benjamin

Hebrew - Son of the right hand

#23

Hazel

English - Hazel tree

#23

Elias

Greek,Hebrew - The Lord is my God

#24

Scarlett

English - Red

#24

Sebastian

Greek - Venerable

#25

Ivy

English - Ivy plant

#25

Kai

Hawaiian,Japanese,Scandinavian - Sea; shell; restoration

#26

Ella

German,English - All, completely; fairy maiden

#26

Theo

Greek - Gift of God

#27

Willow

English - Willow tree

#27

Wyatt

English - Brave in war

#28

Layla

Arabic - Night; dark beauty

#28

Gabriel

Hebrew - God is my strength

#29

Avery

English - Ruler of the elves

#29

Mason

English - Stone worker

#30

Eleanor

French,Greek - Shining light

#30

Samuel

Hebrew - God has heard

#31

Elena

Greek,Spanish,Italian - Bright, shining light

#31

Alexander

Greek - Defender of men

#32

Nora

English,Irish - Light; honor

#32

Jackson

English - Son of Jack

#33

Chloe

Greek - Blooming, fertility

#33

William

Germanic - Resolute protector

#34

Penelope

Greek - Weaver

#34

Carter

English - Transporter of goods by cart

#35

Elizabeth

Hebrew - God is my oath

#35

Owen

Welsh - Young warrior; well-born

#36

Abigail

Hebrew - My father is joyful

#36

David

Hebrew - Beloved

#37

Delilah

Hebrew - Delicate

#37

Aiden

Irish - Little and fiery

#38

Riley

Irish,English - Courageous, rye clearing

#38

Josiah

Hebrew - God supports, heals

#39

Isla

Scottish - Island

#39

Luke

Greek - From Lucania; light

#40

Lainey

English - Bright, shining light

#40

Julian

Latin - Youthful, downy

#41

Paisley

Scottish - Church, patterned fabric

#41

Santiago

Spanish - Saint James

#42

Lucy

Latin - Light

#42

Ezekiel

Hebrew - God strengthens

#43

Emilia

Latin,Italian - Rival; eager

#43

Isaiah

Hebrew - Salvation of the Lord

#44

Stella

Latin - Star

#44

Waylon

English - Land by the road

#45

Grace

Latin - Grace, favor

#45

Miles

Latin,English - Soldier; merciful

#46

Maya

Sanskrit,Greek,Hebrew - Illusion; mother; water

#46

Isaac

Hebrew - He will laugh

#47

Naomi

Hebrew - Pleasantness

#47

John

Hebrew - God is gracious

#48

Ayla

Turkish,Hebrew - Moonlight; oak tree

#48

Logan

Scottish - Little hollow

#49

Emily

Latin - Rival; eager

#49

Matthew

Hebrew - Gift of God

#50

Leilani

Hawaiian - Heavenly flower

#50